The Eucharist

We believe that the Eucharist is the source and summit of our Christian lives. The term “Eucharist” originates from the Greek word eucharistia, meaning thanksgiving.

In the celebration of the Eucharist, the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit and the instrumentality of the priest. The whole Christ is truly present — body, blood, soul, and divinity — under the appearances of bread and wine, the glorified Christ who rose from the dead. This is what the Church means when she speaks of the “Real Presence” of Christ in the Eucharist. (USCCB 2025)

The Eucharist is mentioned many times in the bible and is celebrated daily in the Catholic Church.

Jesus gives himself to us in the Eucharist as spiritual nourishment because he loves us. By eating the Body and drinking the Blood of Christ in the Eucharist, we become united to the person of Christ through his humanity. “Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him” (Jn 6:56). In being united to the humanity of Christ, we are at the same time united to his divinity. Our mortal and corruptible natures are transformed by being joined to the source of life. (USCCB 2025)

First Communion/Primera Comunión

While Catholics in the West today normally make their First Communion before they receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, the Sacrament of Holy Communion, the reception of Christ’s Body and Blood, was historically the third of the three sacraments of initiation. This sacrament, the one we receive most often throughout our lives, is the source of great graces that sanctify us and help us grow in the likeness of Jesus Christ. The Sacrament of Holy Communion is also sometimes called the Eucharist.

At Saint Julia Catholic Church, any youth between the ages 8 and 12 who have already received their Sacrament of Baptism, are invited to register for their First Communion catechism using the form below. Please fill it out, save it, and email it to Victoria Palacios, Director of Faith Formation at Faith.Formation@stjsc.org or bring a paper copy to the parish office along with a copy of the Baptismal certificate.

Registration Forms:

First Communion First Year Tuesdays  6:00-7:30PM

First Communion Second Year Tuesdays 6:00-7:30PM

Aunque hoy en día los católicos en Occidente normalmente hacen su Primera Comunión antes de recibir el Sacramento de la Confirmación, el Sacramento de la Sagrada Comunión, la recepción del Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo, fue históricamente el tercero de los tres sacramentos de iniciación. Este sacramento, el que recibimos con más frecuencia a lo largo de nuestras vidas, es la fuente de grandes gracias que nos santifican y nos ayudan a crecer a semejanza de Jesucristo. El Sacramento de la Sagrada Comunión también se llama a veces Eucaristía.

En la Iglesia Católica de Santa Julia, cualquier joven entre 8 y 12 años que ya haya recibido el Sacramento del Bautismo, está invitado a registrarse para su catecismo de Primera Comunión utilizando el formulario a continuación. Por favor, complételo, guárdelo y envíelo por correo electrónico a Victoria Palacios, Directora de Formación en la Fe a Faith.Formation@stjsc.org o traiga una copia impresa a la oficina parroquial junto con una copia del certificado de bautismo.

Formularios de inscripción:

Primera Comunión Primer Año Martes 6:00-7:30PM

Primera Comunión Primer Año Domingos 9:30-11:30AM

Primera Comunión Segundo Año Domingo 9:30-11:30AM

Primera Comunión Segundo Año Martes 6:00-7:30PM